Then who are we to deny it in here?

[offbalance]

I saw Sweeny Todd last night and absolutely loved it. Granted, I've never seen the show, so I went in with no preconceived notions. I thought Depp was amazing, Bonham Carter did a credible job, Alan Rickman was amazing as always, and the supporting cast was strong. Mostly, I completely loved the music. So, naturally, I've added the Angela Landsbury version that's available on dvd to my Netflix queue. After that I'll decide which soundtrack I want - I kind of liked the Depp/Carter version of "A Little Priest," probably because Depp really sold it (that, and the song was amazing). He may not have the greatest voice (a decently good one, certainly), but he was so invested in the part that he was able to really sell the songs. I would have to say that it's one of the very best of Sondheim's musicals that I've encountered. The music is just phenomenal, and the lyrics are really sharp, dark, and funny. Great book, too.

Otherwise, today is kind of eh. Not really one for the history books. Last night I bought a new bottle of this contact solution I really like (it's the best one I've ever encountered), because I thought I'd lost the one I bought previously. Turns out, it was in a purse I'd looked in, but had tucked itself into a corner I missed. Blah! At least I'm set for when I run out.

Comments

You are aware who did the cutting of the music, correct?

[theatre-pixie.livejournal.com]

It was Mr. Steven Sondheim himself.

I do not know if Ballad was left initially and thus will be a DVD extra or something, but I do know--via myspace interviews with Burton, Bonham-Carter, Depp, and Sondheim--that it was Sondheim who did most if not all of the cutting of the music for the movie, giving it his blessing, so to speak.

Re: You are aware who did the cutting of the music, correct?

[firynze.livejournal.com]

Oh, yep, I know that. And like I said, I completely understand the reasoning behind it, as I've seen it explained (Burton and Sondheim wanted to darken the whole thing up, which I totally agree with).

I just love that song!

Re: You are aware who did the cutting of the music, correct?

[theatre-pixie.livejournal.com]

Yeah, my Dad was totally bummed out, too. He was fully expecting that Ballad would at least play with the credits or something and was very disappointed when it didn't.